Audiovisual Design Engineer
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Job Location:
Raleigh, WV - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Design Engineer will support preconstruction efforts by developing accurate strategic estimates across low voltage systems including structured cabling AV security sound masking and public safety DAS/BDA.
This role blends estimating technical design coordination and vendor engagement. You will interpret complex plans perform detailed take-offs build competitive proposals and collaborate with project management and engineering teams to ensure scope alignment and smooth handoff into execution.
This is primarily an office-based role in Raleigh NC with occasional site visits and vendor meetings.
Key Responsibilities
- Review Division 27 and 28 drawings specifications bid manuals and subcontractor requirements
- Perform detailed take-offs using Bluebeam Revu and estimating platforms
- Develop accurate labor models BOMs and material pricing based on real-world field conditions
- Build complete competitive bid packages including assumptions exclusions and value engineering options
- Coordinate with vendors and subcontractors to validate scope and pricing
- Respond to RFIs ASIs and addenda while maintaining internal scope alignment
- Support device layout and pathway coordination using AutoCAD and Revit
- Follow up on open proposals and maintain relationships with GCs electrical contractors architects and owner representatives
- Participate in preconstruction and kickoff meetings to ensure proper project handoff
- Track pricing trends and contribute to continuous estimating process improvement
Required Qualifications
- 510 years of experience in low voltage estimating field design or related technical role
- Strong background in structured cabling AV security telecom and low voltage systems
- Proven ability to interpret construction drawings and bid documents
- Experience estimating systems including:
- Structured cabling (Cat6 Cat6A OM3/OM4 fiber single-mode IDF/MDF buildouts)
- AV systems (conference rooms digital signage paging DSP systems)
- Security systems (IP CCTV access control electrified hardware)
- Sound masking deployments
- Public Safety DAS/BDA and emergency responder systems
- Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu and Excel
- Experience with estimating software such as Accubid Esticom or similar platforms
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit for device placement and pathway coordination
- RCDD certification preferred; BICSI experience a plus
- High school diploma required; degree in construction engineering or related field preferred
- Strong communication organization and time management skills
Benefits and Compensation
- Base salary: $110000 $125000
- Performance incentives
- Full benefits package including medical dental and vision
- Retirement plan options
- Paid time off and company holidays
Why Work With Us
- Work alongside experienced PMs engineers and field leaders
- Influence project success before the first cable is pulled
- Be part of a team that values precision collaboration and technical excellence
- Engage in challenging diverse projects across commercial and mission-critical environments
- Gain exposure to complex systems and high-profile clients in a growing market
If you are a systems-driven estimator who enjoys owning the numbers coordinating across teams and helping win meaningful work this role offers strong compensation long-term stability and the opportunity to make a measurable impact.
Key Skills
- Mechanical Design
- SOC
- System Design
- GD&T
- CAD
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Mechanical Engineering
- Perl
- Autocad
- HVAC Design
- Catia
